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Meineke Family History

Meineke Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Meinecke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Meineke family from?

You can see how Meineke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meineke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meineke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Meineke family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Meineke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meineke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meineke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meineke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meineke. 17% of Meineke men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Meineke women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meineke were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Meineke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meineke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meineke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 417 immigration records available for the last name Meineke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 606 military records available for the last name Meineke. For the veterans among your Meineke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meineke lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Meineke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Meineke in 1957 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meineke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meineke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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